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BEX3112 · Industry placement
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Business and Economics
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is designed to provide you with the opportunity to put theory into practice in a business environment. You will undertake a placement in an organisation for 30 days or the equivalent.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Term 1 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | Term 1 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Peninsula | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Term 1 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 30% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Portfolio | Portfolio | 50% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Project | Project | 20% | — |
| 4 | 4 - Portfolio | Portfolio | 80% | — |
| 5 | 5 - Project | Project | 20% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- BEX3012 — Industry placement
Learning outcomes
- apply theory to practice in a supervised environment
- First semester and Term 1: evaluate personal and professional development Second semester and Summer semester A: evaluate personal and professional development gained from experience in a business environment
- First semester and Term 1: use the experience to reflect upon future professional opportunities. Second semester and Summer semester A: use the experience to reflect upon current and future professional abilities
- Second semester and Summer semester A: reflect on the development of teamwork skills for application to the workplace, using appropriate technologies
- Second semester and Summer semester A: reflect on the development of communication skills for application to the workplace using appropriate technologies
- Second semester and Summer semester A: communicate in written and verbal form to produce professional artefacts.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities. Please note, attendance at online workshops is optional.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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